JPL Engages "Thousands" Of Middle School Students And Teachers
In STEM Disciplines
NASA officially kicks off its Summer of Innovation initiative at
the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, on Thursday,
June 10. Through the program, NASA will engage thousands of middle
school students and teachers in stimulating math and science-based
education programs.
His Calculations And Computer Modeling Led To Improved Wing
Aerodynamics
Dr. Paul Garagedian, an innovative mathematician who was among
the first to use computer modeling to design a fuel-efficient
airplane wing, died May 13th at the age of 82 in New York.
One of the prettiest sights to be had at the 2009 AAA/APM Fly-In and Convention was a stunning Waco UEC brought back to life by its owner, pilot, and caretaker, John Swander. This rare cabin WACO is one of the oldest of it's type and calls DeSoto, KS, home. John has been rebuilding antique airplanes since 1979 and the his 1932 Waco UEC Cabin Biplane came together after a decade long rebuild, taking to the skies, once again, in 1999 and winning Grand Champion kudos at Oshkosh 2000.
Federal Grant Awarded To Brevard County, FL Workforce
Development Board
During a visit to the John F. Kennedy Space Center Wednesday,
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced a grant of $15 million
to assist approximately 3,200 workers who will be impacted by the
impending retirement of NASA's Space Shuttle Program.
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